2008 F-I skills Competency - Louisiana State University Firefighter and Emergency Responder...

Louisiana Firefighter and Emergency Responder Certification

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FIREFIGHTER I MANIPULATIVE SKILL OBJECTIVES

GENERAL

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1- Demonstrate the care, inspection, and maintenance of protective clothing assigned or available for

use.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.1.2

CONDITION: Given helmet with eye protection (per NFPA 1500 Helmet face visor is not considered appropriate eye protection), Hood, Boots, Gloves, Coat, and Pants.

COMPETENCE: • Inspect all equipment for damage. • Remove dirt, chemicals, oil or other compounds from protective clothing. • Inspect helmet and visor for damage. • Inspect suspenders for damage or loss of support.

• Describe proper cleaning methods (Manufacturer recommended or department SOP).

TIME: 5:00 Minutes

2- Demonstrate donning and doffing structural firefighter protective clothing.


CONDITION: Given helmet with eye protection, Hood, Boots, Gloves, Coat and Pants.

COMPETENCE: • Don hood (hood maybe rolled down around collar of coat). • Don and fasten all closures on pants/boots and coat. • Collar turned up on coat/hood rolled down on collar. • Don helmet and tighten chin strap (helmet ear flaps down). • Don gloves. • Doff protective clothing and place back in-service.

TIME: 1:00 Minute to Don (No time limit for doffing)


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ROPES 3- Demonstrate the hoisting of the following tools: fire axe, pike pole, roof ladder, hoseline

(charged/dry).

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.1.2, 5.3.12(b)

CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, tool or equipment, minimum 25 ft. of rope. COMPETENCE: • Select tool to be hoisted.

• Tie with an approved knot (Skill #4A-D) for hoisting. • Use "tag" line when directed. • Hoist tool or equipment.

TIME: 1:00 Minute for tool selected (Hoisting time not included in the 1:00 Minute)

4- Demonstrate tying the following knots: A. Bowline around waist and/or around an object (with overhand safety).


CONDITION: Given a length of rope, object such as a pole or waist. COMPETENCE: • Select correct length of rope.

• Tie correct knot with overhand safety in correct position.

TIME: 35 Seconds

B. Clove hitch, running or loop method (with overhand safety).


CONDITION: Given a length of rope, object to place knot on. COMPETENCE: • Select correct length of rope.


TIME: 35 Seconds C. Figure eight on a bight (with overhand safety).


CONDITION: Given a length of rope. COMPETENCE: • Select correct length of rope.


TIME: 35 Seconds


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D. Figure eight follow through loop (with overhand safety).


CONDITION: Given a length of rope. COMPETENCE: • Select correct length of rope.


TIME: 1:00 Minute E. Becket or sheet bend.


CONDITION: Given 2 pieces of rope of different diameter. COMPETENCE: • Select correct length of rope in correct position. • Larger rope should form the bight.

• Tie correct knot.

TIME: 35 Seconds

F. Water knot (with overhand safeties).


CONDITION: Given 12 ft. X 1 inch tubular webbing. COMPETENCE: • Select correct length of webbing.

• Tie correct knot with overhand safeties in correct position.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

5- Demonstrate inspecting, cleaning and storing rope after use.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.1.2, 5.5.1

CONDITION: Given rope, rope bag (if available) and cleaning supplies. COMPETENCE: • Identify type of rope, life safety or utility. • Inspect rope for damage or wear.

• Wash rope using approved method (verbalize). • Dry rope using approved method (verbalize). • Bag or coil rope. • Document use of rope and inspection on rope log.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes - inspecting rope 3:00 Minutes per 50 ft. - coiling or bagging


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FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS RADIO AND PHONES 6- Demonstrate receiving a report of a fire or emergency situation from the public (telephone) and

initiate appropriate action.


CONDITION: Given a fire or emergency scenario. COMPETENCE: • Identify self.

• Record time of call. • Record type and address of incident. • Record callers name and call back number. • Ask questions for additional information. • Hang up after caller.

TIME: 1:00 Minute 7- Demonstrate receiving a business or personal telephone call from the public.


CONDITION: Given a scenario, following department SOP. COMPETENCE: • Identify self.

• Record time of call. • Record message. • Record callers name and call back number. • Ask questions for additional information. • Hang up after caller.

TIME: 1:00 Minute 8- Demonstrate the use of mobile and portable radio equipment for routine or emergency traffic.


CONDITION: Given a mobile/portable radio equipment. COMPETENCE: • Turn on power

• Set radio to correct channel • Adjust volume • Adjust squelch (if radio is equipped) • Perform radio check (simulate) • If emergency traffic, give EMERGENCY TRAFFIC signal over the air (simulated)

TIME: 1:00 Minute


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FIREGROUND OPERATIONS SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS 9- Identify and describe each component of the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.1(a)

CONDITION: Given a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus as used by department. COMPETENCE: • Backpack/harness.

• Air cylinder - cylinder, valve, and pressure gauge. • Regulator assembly - high pressure hose, low pressure alarm, main line valve, emergency by-pass valve, secondary gauges. • Facepiece assembly - low pressure hose, exhalation valve, and head harness. • PASS device.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes 10- Demonstrate donning Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing and SCBA. COMPETENCE: • Crouch or kneel at SCBA (if donned from ground).

• Check SCBA cylinder pressure gauge (verbalize pressure). • Open cylinder valve fully. • Check regulator and cylinder gauge - gauges should be within 100 psi of each other. • Don Backpack and fasten/tighten all straps (over-the-head or coat method). • Don facepiece, adjust head harness, check seal and exhalation valve. • Don protective hood. • Attach low pressure hose to regulator or face piece. • Turn on or ensure PASS is active. • Don helmet. • Don gloves. *Steps may vary with different SCBA's, however all of the above should be covered during the donning process.

TIME: 1:00 Minute


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11- Demonstrate the following emergency procedures in the event of SCBA failure: A. Conservation of air (skip breathing).

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.1(b) As per manufacture recommendations for SCBA used by department.

CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing and SCBA. COMPETENCE: • Inhale normally (as during regular breathing)

• Holds breath (as long as it would take to exhale) • Inhale again • Exhale slowly

TIME: 1:00 Minute B. Emergency procedures in the event of a facepiece failure.


As per manufacture recommendations for SCBA used by department.

CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA, simulated facepiece damage. COMPETENCE: • Notify partner of problem.

• Active emergency communications (Mayday). • Notify Incident command of problem. • Active PASS. • Disconnect low pressure hose from facepiece or regulator. • Breath from low pressure hose or 2nd stage regulator. • Exit structure with partner.

TIME: 1:00 Minute C. Emergency procedures in the event of an interruption/restricted air flow.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA, simulated regulator damage.

As per manufacture recommendations for SCBA used by department.

COMPETENCE: • Notify partner of problem. • Activate emergency communications (Mayday).

• Notify Incident command of problem. • Close mainline valve (if applicable).

• Operate By-pass - Open By-pass valve, inhale - Close By-pass valve, - Repeat as needed.

• Exit structure with partner.

TIME: 1:00 Minute


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12- Doff and perform a check of an in-service SCBA: With cylinder change.


CONDITION: Given an SCBA and spare cylinder COMPETENCE: • Place SCBA on ground, close cylinder valve.

• Obtain full cylinder. • Disconnect regulator from facepiece or low-pressure hose from regulator. • Relieve excess pressure from regulator. • Release clamp on bottle and remove cylinder from frame. • Check pressure on new bottle (verbalize pressure reading). • Place new cylinder in frame and secure clamp or closure. • Check high pressure hose O-ring. • Connect high pressure hose to cylinder. • Open cylinder valve and check for leaks. • Check cylinder and regulator gauges-should read within 100 psi of each other • Close cylinder valve and relieve excess pressure from regulator, listen for low-pressure alarm. • Fully extend all straps on SCBA backpack. • Fully extend all straps on facepiece. * Steps may vary with different SCBA's

TIME: 2:00 Minutes 13- Demonstrate routine maintenance procedures for an in-service SCBA: Inspect, clean, and sanitize an

SCBA system.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.5.1 As per manufacture recommendations for SCBA used by department.

CONDITION: Given an SCBA and cleaning solution specified by manufacturer COMPETENCE: • Inspect SCBA and facepiece. • Wash facepiece and sanitize (verbalize sanitation procedure).

• Rinse in fresh water, hang to dry. • Wash/rinse backpack (keep water from entering regulator).

TIME: 5:00 Minutes


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EMERGENCY RESPONSE - APPARATUS 14- Demonstrate safety procedures for mounting, use of seat belts, hearing protection and other safety

equipment on apparatus, safely dismounting fire apparatus.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, fire apparatus equipped with seat belts, radio headsets or other noise barriers.

COMPETENCE: • Use handrails, steps to mount apparatus. • Secures safety devices as provided. • Properly fasten seat belts.

• Don hearing protection if needed. • Uses handrails or steps to dismount apparatus.

TIME: 2:00 Minute


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FORCIBLE ENTRY 15- Demonstrate the proper care and maintenance of forcible entry tools and equipment.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.4, 5.3.11, 5.3.12, 5.5.1

CONDITION: Wearing gloves and eye protection, given cutting, prying, pulling, or striking tools, chainsaw, ventilation fan (PPV), soap, water, brush, & rags.

COMPETENCE: • Proper carry for each tool.

• Protect self and others from sharp or pointed edges during maintenance. • Remove excess dirt with brush or hose. • Wash tool with soap and water. • Inspect tool head and handle for damage. • Sharpen tool heads (per manufacture recommendations or department SOP). • Dry tool and protect surface as per manufacture recommendations.

TIME: 5:00 Minute per tool 16- Demonstrate forcible entry and through-the-lock entry techniques for the following doors: A. Swinging doors (stopped or rabbeted jamb).


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing with eye protection (per NFPA 1500 Helmet face visor is not considered appropriate eye protection), appropriate forcible entry tool.

COMPETENCE: • Select proper forcible entry tool(s).

• Proper carry of tool. • Try door before prying.

• Correctly identify door type (stopped or rabbeted). • Pry or force entry at or near lock. • Force door correct direction.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

B. Sliding doors.



COMPETENCE: • Select proper forcible entry tool(s). • Proper carry of tool. • Try door before prying.

• Pry or force entry at lock or near bottom of door. • Force door away from frame.

TIME: 1:00 Minute


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C. Overhead doors.



COMPETENCE: • Select proper forcible entry tool(s). • Proper carry of tool. • Try door before prying.

• Force entry by prying upward from bottom of door or remove door panel and open with inside latch. • Door blocked open immediately after forcing entry.

TIME: 1:00 Minute 17- Demonstrate forcible entry and through-the-lock entry techniques for the following windows: A. Sliding windows.



COMPETENCE: • Select proper tool(s) • Proper carry of tool. • Try window before prying.

• Locate lock. • Pry or force entry at proper location on window.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

B. Double hung windows.



COMPETENCE: • Select proper tool(s)

• Proper carry of tool. • Try window before prying.

• Locate lock. • Pry or force entry at center of lower sash.

TIME: 1:00 Minute


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C. Casement windows.



COMPETENCE: • Select proper tool(s). • Proper carry of tool. • Cut screen in same area.

• Break lowest pane of glass. • Unlock and operate window crank. • Completely remove screen.

TIME: 1:00 Minute 18- Demonstrate forcible entry for the following exterior walls: A. Masonry.



COMPETENCE: • Select proper tool(s). • Proper carry of tool.

• Correctly use tool(s) to force entry. • Identify possible hazards associated with breaching wall.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes

B. Metal.



COMPETENCE: • Select proper saw or tool. • Proper carry of tool.

• Find and mark studs or supports. • Cut along studs with saw or tool. • Identify possible hazards associated with breaching wall.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes


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C. Wood.



COMPETENCE: • Select proper tool(s). • Proper carry of tool.

• Remove exterior covering . • Sound for studs or supports. • Cut along studs. • Identify possible hazards associated with breaching wall.

TIME: 5:00 Minute


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SAFETY 19- Establish and operate in work area at an emergency scene.


CONDITION: Given an emergency scene, (roadway, structure fire, vehicle fire) wearing full protective clothing, safety vest if operating on roadway, traffic and scene control devices, and an assignment.

COMPETENCE: • Proper PPE don prior to operating on scene • Dismount apparatus in safe manner

• Establish safety zones as directed by IC • Operate at emergency scene within safety zones

TIME: 3:00 Minutes 20- Demonstrate the use of SCBA to exit through a restricted passage.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.1, 5.3.9

CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA, restricted passage where firefighter cannot pass without a low profile.

COMPETENCE: • Loosen SCBA backpack (Leave facepiece on). • Move SCBA backpack to side of firefighter.

• Enter restricted passage. • Tighten SCBA backpack.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes 21- Demonstrate techniques for action when trapped or disoriented in a fire or hostile situation: A. Search for an exit using hose line.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA (SCBA facepiece covered), 150 ft. of 1 1/2" or larger hose with nozzle attached, 300 sq. ft. room, 2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Call for help. • Communicate to team members actions, problems or needs for assistance.

• Activate PASS device (if used by department). • Search for and locate hose, find coupling. • Use hose and follow to safety using male coupling as guide. • Maintain contact with team member(s)verbally or physically. • Exit hazardous area before exhausting air supply as a team.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes


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B. Search for an exit using a wall.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.5 CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA (SCBA facepiece covered), 300 sq. ft.

room and 2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Call for help. • Communicate to team members actions, problems or needs for assistance.

• Activate PASS device (if used by department). • Search for wall. • Find wall and follow to safety using right or left-hand technique. • Maintain contact with team member(s)verbally or physically. • Exit hazardous area before exhausting air supply as a team.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes


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LADDERS 22- Demonstrate the proper carry, position, raise, and lower of a roof ladder.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing and roof ladder . COMPETENCE: • Start 25 ft. from structure.

• Lift ladder with legs (not back) to carry position. • Carry ladder correctly (tip or heel forward according to ladder type). • Check for overhead obstructions (must verbalize). • Determine structure stability (must verbalize). • Butt and raise ladder to proper position. • Check climbing angle. • Lower ladder to ground.

TIME: 1:00 Minute (Lowering ladder not included in time)

23- Demonstrate the proper carry, position, raise and lower of 24 ft. or 35 ft. extension ladder.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 24 ft. extension ladder (2-Firefighter team), 35 ft. extension ladder (4-Firefighter team). COMPETENCE: • Start 50 ft. from structure.

• Leader gives prepatory commands. • Team lifts with legs. • Proper carry to structure. • Check for overhead obstructions (must verbalize). • Determine structure stability (must verbalize).

• Raise fly section to proper height. • Determine locks are engaged (must verbalize).

• Tie off halyard. • Check climbing angle. • Lower ladder to ground.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes (Lowering ladder not included in time) 24- Demonstrate procedure for climbing, working, and descending from extension or aerial ladder with a

tool, (with safety harness for aerial ladder).


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, axe, extension or aerial ladder (safety harness for aerial ladder).

SAFETY ALERT: NEVER USE LEG LOCK ON AERIAL LADDER

LADDER HEELED BY SECOND FIREFIGHTER OR TIED OFF COMPETENCE: • Check climbing angle of ladder.

• Climb with arms straight, body perpendicular to the ground. • Climb smoothly and rhythmically. • Maintain three points of contact with ladder while climbing.

• Carry tool properly. • Lock-in around rung or use safety harness. • Lock-in on opposite side from the working side.

TIME: 2:00 Minute


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25- Demonstrate bringing a victim down a ladder from second story window or roof.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, extension ladder, victim: conscious or unconscious.

SAFETY ALERT: LADDER HEELED OR TIED OFF

SAFETY LINE OR HARNESS ON VICTIM OR USE RESCUE MANIKIN

COMPETENCE: • Ensure tip of ladder placed correctly for rescue (must verbalize). • Proper carry of victim (conscious or unconscious).

TIME: 5:00 Minutes 26- Demonstrate deployment of a roof ladder on a pitched roof.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, roof ladder, extension ladder and 2-Firefighter team. (Begin with extension ladder placed on building).

COMPETENCE: • Raise roof ladder and place against extension ladder or roof. • Properly climb extension ladder.

• Raise roof ladder with hooks open and facing away from firefighter on extension ladder. • Carry roof ladder to the roofline and lock-in. • Slide roof ladder up roof. • Ensure hooks are securely grabbing peak of roof.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes 27- Demonstrate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning procedures for ground and/or aerial ladders. REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.5.1

CONDITION: Given an extension ladder or a ladder on an aerial apparatus, soap, water, brush, rags, and 2-Firefighter team.

COMPETENCY: • Wash ladder with water, soap, brush and then dry ladder.

• Check rungs for looseness, cracks, dents, or unusual wear. • Check all bolts, rivets, and welds for looseness. • Check beams, trusses, and truss blocks for damage. • Check all braces, slides, stops, locks. • Check pulleys and halyards. • Check heat sensor labels for color change. • Mark any defects found. • Check for smooth operation by raising and lowering ladder. TIME: 10:00 Minutes


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HOSE, NOZZLES, APPLIANCES 28- Demonstrate proper set-up of a Master stream (300 gpm or greater). REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.8 CONDITION: Wearing protective clothing, water supply, master stream appliance, 100 feet 2 1/2” hose or larger, 2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Set up appliance. • Connect hose line from apparatus to appliance. • Signal for water. • Exercise safety as hose lines charge. • Adjust stream of appliance once water is at nozzle. • Flow water. TIME: 5:00 Minutes

29- Demonstrate the proper method for extending a charged hose line.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 150 ft. of 1 1/2" or larger hose, hose clamp, nozzle, 2-Firefighter team.

COMPETENCE: • Clamp hose approx. 3 feet behind nozzle, remove nozzle.

• Add 50' section of hose. • Replace nozzle and charge hoseline slowly.

TIME: 1:00 Minute 30- Demonstrate the proper method for replacing a burst section of hose.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 150 ft. of 1 1/2" or larger hose, hose clamp, nozzle, 2-Firefighter team.

COMPETENCE: • Clamp hose approx. 3 feet behind coupling.

• Drain hose at nozzle. • Replace 2 sections for one burst section. • Remove hose clamp and charge hoseline slowly.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes 31- Demonstrate coupling and uncoupling hose using the following: A. Foot-Tilt method.


CONDITION: With gloves, 100 ft. of 2 1/2" or larger hose. COMPETENCE: • Place foot behind male end of hose and apply pressure to tilt male coupling.

• Connect female end to male end.

TIME: 20 Seconds


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B. Two-Firefighter method.


CONDITION: With gloves, 100 ft. of 1 1/2" or larger hose. COMPETENCE: • One firefighter holds male coupling and one firefighter holds female coupling.

• Firefighter holding female coupling couples hose to male coupling using the Higbee indicator as a guide.

TIME: 20 Seconds 32- Advance a charged and uncharged attack line from a pumper, for the following: A. For ground level fire attack (structural, ground cover, vehicle).


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA, 150 feet of 1 1/2" hose or larger, nozzle.

COMPETENCE: • Correctly unload hose from apparatus.

• Advance hose to attack position. • Signal for water. • Open nozzle to bleed air from attack line and check stream pattern.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes

B. Up a ladder to second floor window or roof.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA, 2-Firefighter team, 150 feet of 1 1/2" hose or larger, nozzle, extension ladder.


• Advance hose up the ladder. • Secure hose to ladder with hose straps or webbing. • Signal for water. • Open nozzle to bleed air from attack line and check stream pattern.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes

C. Up/down an inside/outside stairway to upper/lower floors.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA, 150 feet of 1 1/2" hose or larger, nozzle and 2-Firefighter team.


• Advance to door, feel door for heat. • Signal for water. • Open nozzle to bleed air from attack line and check stream pattern. • Advance up or down 2 flights of stairs. • Lay hose against outside wall.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes


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33- Demonstrate how to connect to a standpipe and advance a hoseline from the standpipe.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 100 feet of 1 1/2" or larger hose, 2-Firefighter team.

COMPETENCE: • Advance to standpipe with needed equipment.

• Connect to standpipe at connection below fire floor. • Properly position hose line in stairwell.

• Advance the entire hose length, avoiding kinks. • Signal for water. • Open nozzle to bleed air from attack line and check stream pattern.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes

34- Demonstrate the following hose carries: A. Single section drain and carry.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 50 ft. of 1 1/2" or larger hose. COMPETENCE: • Pick-up coupling allowing water to drain.

• Place coupling in front of body with hose loop over shoulder. • Layer hose on shoulder. • Hose controlled and secured.

TIME: 1:00 Minute B. Accordion shoulder carry.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 50 ft. of 1 1/2" or larger hose. COMPETENCE: • Fold hose on ground.

• Line up folds and couplings. • Lift hose to shoulder using legs. • Hose controlled and secured.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

35- Demonstrate the following hose loads: A. Load supply hose lines on fire apparatus using the Flat or Accordion hose loads.


CONDITION: With gloves, 150 feet of 2 1/2" or larger hose, gate valve, 3-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Layer hose in hose bed.

• Use Dutchman where appropriate.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes


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B. Load attack hose lines on fire apparatus using the flat, Triple fold or Minuteman hose loads.


CONDITION: With gloves, 150 feet of 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" hose, 3-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Attach female coupling to discharge.

• Layer hose in hose bed. • Use Dutchman where appropriate. • Finish load with nozzle in correct location and secured.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes

36- Demonstrate the following hose rolls: A. Straight roll.


CONDITION: With gloves, 50 feet of 1 1/2" hose or larger. COMPETENCE: • Roll hose with male coupling in the center.

• Lay completed roll on ground, tamp protruding coils.

TIME: 1:00 Minute B. Donut roll.


CONDITION: With gloves, 50 feet of 1 1/2" hose or larger COMPETENCE: • Roll hose with male coupling inside roll and female coupling approximately 3’

ahead of male coupling. • Lay completed roll on ground, tamp protruding coils.

TIME: 1:00 Minute 37- Demonstrate the procedures for cleaning, inspecting and maintaining: Fire hose and couplings. REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.5.2 CONDITION: Fire hose, soap, water, brush or hose washing and drying equipment. COMPETENCY: • Wash hose using clear water and a brush, if required use mild soap. • Rinse with clear water. • Wash couplings with clear water and a brush. • Inspect hose for mechanical, thermal, or chemical damage. • Inspect couplings for damage. • Remove gasket from female coupling and pinch together, check for cracks. • Reinstall gasket in female coupling. • Check male threads for damage by threading in to female coupling. • Mark and record any damage found, if necessary remove from service. TIME: 5:00 Minutes


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SEARCH AND RESCUE 38- Demonstrate proper techniques while conducting a search for a victim in a structure (with or without

hose line or safety rope) and remove victim to safe area.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA (covered facepiece), forcible entry tool, 2-Firefighter team, 300 sq.ft. room.

COMPETENCE: • Search on hands and knees.

• Use right or left hand search pattern. • Call out for victim. • Pause occasionally to listen for sounds. • Locate victim and communicate it to command. • Remove victim to safe area using appropriate drag or carry. • Team integrity is maintained during search.

TIME: 6:00 Minutes for each 300 sq. ft. searched 39- Demonstrate proper rescue procedures for the following: A. Move a victim 40 feet using the extremities carry.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Firefighter at head gives commands.

• Lift with legs. • Perform correct carry. • Move victim 40 feet.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

B. Move an unconscious firefighter with or without functioning SCBA, 40 feet using the coat drag.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Place firefighter face-up.

• Grasp fire coat by collar. • Work as a team to move firefighter to safe area. • Move firefighter 40 feet.

TIME: 1:00 Minute C. Move an unconscious victim 40 feet using the blanket drag.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 2-Firefighter team and blanket. COMPETENCE: • Place victim face-up.

• Roll victim to one side and place blanket under victim. • Roll victim opposite side and pull blanket to other side of victim. • Work as a team, grasp blanket near victims head and move to safe area. • Move victim 40 feet.

TIME: 1:00 Minute


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VENTILATION 40- Demonstrate determining the integrity of a roof by sounding.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, axe, ladder, rope. COMPETENCE: • Sound roof before stepping on.

• Stay on roof supports. • Sound roof to locate supports. • Mark location of rafters or solid supports.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes

41- Demonstrate procedures for breaking window or door glass and removing obstructions, from ground level and while working from a ladder.

A. Ground level.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, pike pole or axe. COMPETENCY: • Stand to windward side of glass pane.

• Strike with tool at top of pane. • Keep hands above point of impact. • Stand at 45 degree angle to window/door if using pike pole. • Clear all glass from frame or track. • Remove screens and drapes.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

B. From ladder. REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.11

CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, pike pole or axe. SAFETY: LADDER HEELED BY SECOND FIREFIGHTER

COMPETENCY: • Place ladder to windward side of window.

• Correctly lock-in on ladder. • Strike with tool at top of pane. • Keep hands above point of impact. • Clear all glass from frame or track. • Remove screens and drapes.

TIME: 1:00 Minute


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42- Demonstrate opening a 4 ft. X 4 ft. ventilation hole for all of the following for vertical ventilation. A. Pitched or Flat roof.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, fire axe, power saw, pike pole, roof ladder, and

3-Firefighter team.

COMPETENCE: • Proper use of roof ladder (with wind at firefighters back or side). • Use spotter for safety. • Sound roof and mark rafters or structural supports. • Remove built up roof material. • Correctly open ventilation hole. • Use pike pole to push down ceiling and remove any barriers. • Exit roof area once ventilation hole is completed.

TIME: 4:00 Minutes (time starts when cut begins) B. Floor.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, chain saw, circular saw, or axe, and pike pole

2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Sound floor for structural supports. • Correctly open ventilation hole.

• Use pike pole to remove any barriers. • Exit once ventilation hole is completed.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes (time starts when cut begins) 43- Demonstrate the set up of a smoke ejector in a door or window to ventilate a structure using

"negative pressure" ventilation. REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.11 CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA, 2-Firefighter team, smoke ejector. COMPETENCE: • Place smoke ejector to exhaust in the same direction as the natural wind • Seal around ejector to eliminate air churning

• Open windows and doors on windward side of structure to aid in ventilation process

• Keep airflow in as straight a line as possible • Remove all obstacles to airflow • Start smoke ejector TIME: 3:00 Minutes


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44- Demonstrate the set up of a high volume blower fan in a doorway for "positive pressure" ventilation of a structure.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, SCBA, 2-Firefighter team, positive-pressure ventilation blower/fan.

COMPETENCY: • Start positive pressure blower.

• Set blower so that the cone of air from the blower completely covers the door opening.

• Set blower so placement does not interfere with entry & exit of firefighters from the building.

• Exhaust opening should be 75 to 150 percent as large as the entry opening. • Open interior doors systematically to maintain positive pressure in the structure.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes


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OVERHAUL OPERATIONS 45- Demonstrate search and exposure of hidden fires in: walls, ceilings, and floors.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.7, 5.3.8, 5.3.13

CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, appropriate tools, flashlight, hose line or water extinguisher.

COMPETENCE: • Search for hidden fires using; sight, touch, sound, or electronic sensors.

• Feel for heat with the back of ungloved hand. • With appropriate tool open walls, ceilings, and floors to expose hidden fire. • Expose void spaces without compromising structural integrity. • Use water as needed to extinguish hidden fires as found. • Fire cause evidence is preserved

TIME: 5:00 Minutes


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SALVAGE OPERATIONS 46- Demonstrate the proper folds and rolls for salvage covers: A. Fold or roll a salvage cover for one-firefighter spread.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, minimum 10' X 12' salvage cover, 2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Fold cover to reduce size.

• Fold with finish side out. • Finish cover by rolling or folding.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

B. Fold or roll a salvage cover for two-firefighter spread.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, minimum 10' X 12' salvage cover and 2-Firefighter team COMPETENCE: • Fold cover to reduce size.

• Fold with finish side out. • Finish cover by folding for two-firefighter spread.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

47- Demonstrate one-firefighter and two-firefighter deployment of a salvage cover. A. One-firefighter deployment.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, minimum 10 ft. X 12 ft. salvage cover. COMPETENCE: • Stack (cluster) objects to be covered.

• Lay cover in the center of objects to be covered. • Unfold or unroll cover over all objects. • Snap cover open at ends. • Tuck cover in at bottom.

TIME: 1:00 Minute B. Two-firefighter deployment (Balloon Throw).


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, minimum 10 ft. X 12 ft. salvage cover and 2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Stack (cluster) objects to be covered.

• Stretch the cover along one side of the object to be covered. • Make several accordion folds with inside hand. • Pull the cover tight and throw, pocketing as much air as possible. • As a team float the cover over the object to be covered. • Guide into position and tuck in at bottom.

TIME: 1:00 Minute


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48- Demonstrate the proper construction of a water chute (minimum 10 ft.) down a stairwell or out a window.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, salvage cover, attic ladder or 2-pike poles and

2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Open salvage cover.

• Roll salvage cover edges over pike poles and turn over to create water chute. • Adjust water chute on ladder for water removal out window. • Remove water from structure.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes

49- Demonstrate the proper construction of a catchall.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, minimum 10ft X 12ft salvage cover and 2-Firefighter team.

COMPETENCE: • Open salvage cover. • Fold corners inward at 45 degree.

• Roll sides inward approximately 3'. • Tuck the end roll under the side roll to lock.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes 50- Demonstrate the covering or closing of building openings including: doors, windows, floors, and

roofs.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, appropriate materials to cover openings, 2-Firefighter team COMPETENCE: • Select correct material to cover openings.

• Use sufficient amount of material to cover the opening completely. • Tack edges of material down completely to keep weather out.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes 51- Separate, remove, and relocate charred material from un-charred material while protecting the area

of fire origin for determination of fire cause.

REFERENCE: NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, 5.3.7, 5.3.8, 5.3.14

CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, appropriate tools and equipment, flashlight, hoseline or water extinguisher, two firefighter team.

COMPETENCE: • Separate charred from un-charred material.

• Extinguish any smoldering material. • Remove charred material to safe area. • Preserve any evidence found by leaving where found.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes


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52- Demonstrate stopping the flow of water from a discharging sprinkler head, using a wedge or stopper.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, wedges or stopper. COMPETENCE: • Select appropriate tool.

• Stop sprinkler flow.

TIME: 1:00 Minute

53- Operate a main control valve on an automatic sprinkler system from "open" to "closed" and then back to "open".


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing. COMPETENCE: • Identify main control valve

• Close valve fully • Open valve fully

TIME: 1:00 Minute

54- Demonstrate the procedure of inspection, cleaning, and maintaining salvage covers.


CONDITION: Salvage cover, soap and water, brushes or brooms.

COMPETENCE: • Demonstrate washing and drying salvage cover. • Inspect cover for tears or holes. • Mark holes if found and describe repair procedures.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes per cover


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WATER SUPPLY 55- Demonstrate hydrant-to-pumper hose connections for a: A. Forward hose lay.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 2 1/2" or larger supply hose, gate valves, spanner wrenches and hydrant wrench.

COMPETENCE: • Select correct equipment to connect to hydrant.

• Loop hose around hydrant, secure hose (stand on correct side of hydrant). • Signal apparatus to proceed. • Connect hydrant gate valves. • Open hydrant completely, flush, (open gradually to prevent water hammer). • Charge hoseline (slowly) when signal is given. • Shut hydrant down slowly to prevent water hammer and check drain.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes (Shutting down hydrant not part of time)

B. Reverse hose lay.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 2 1/2" or larger supply hose, gate valves, spanner wrenches, hydrant wrench, Wye-gate, reducers, 1 1/2" or larger attack line with nozzle, 2-firefighter team, or 3-firefighter team with 3" hose.

COMPETENCE: • Select equipment needed to place one attack hose in service, and drop at scene. (attack hose 150' in length).

• Remove and ground 50' of supply hose from apparatus. • Kneel on hose and signal apparatus to proceed. • Connect attack hose to supply hose, and signal for water when ready. • Charge hoseline, and open nozzle.

TIME: 3:00 Minutes 56- Demonstrate a hand lay of 300 feet of supply line, 2 1/2" or larger from a pumper to a water source.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, appropriate equipment to connect to hydrant, 300 ft of supply hose, 3-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Shoulder load 50 ' of hose from hose bed, drag 50' (per firefighter).

• Maintain equal distance between firefighters. • Lay entire length with no kinks or tangles. • Connect to hydrant.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes


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57- Demonstrate the assembly and connecting of the equipment necessary for drafting from a static water supply source.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 2 sections of 2 1/2" or larger hard suction hose,

appropriate adapters and tools, roof ladder, 2-Firefighter team. COMPETENCE: • Fasten rope to strainer to aid in handling hard suction hose.

• Couple strainer to hard suction hose. • Couple the two sections of hard suction hose together, taking care not to get dirt in coupling. • Connect completed hose to apparatus. • Use ladder to place hard hose on to keep out of dirt and mud. • Uses rubber mallet to ensure air-tight connections.

TIME: 5:00 Minutes 58- Demonstrate the assembly and connecting of the equipment necessary for drafting from a portable

water tank.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, 2 sections of 2 1/2" or larger hard suction hose, appropriate adapters and tools, portable tank, 2-Firefighter team.

COMPETENCE: • Set up portable water tank. • Fasten rope to strainer to aid in handling hard suction hose.

• Couple strainer to hard suction hose. • Couple the two sections of hard suction hose together, taking care not to get dirt in coupling. • Connect completed hose to apparatus. • Uses rubber mallet to ensure an air-tight connection.

TIME: 8:00 Minutes


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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 59- Demonstrate the use of portable fire extinguishers on Class A, Class B, and Class C fires.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing including eye protection, class A-B-C portable extinguisher.

COMPETENCE: • Select correct extinguisher for type of fire.

• Check pressure gauge. • Pull pin and squeeze handle to test extinguisher. • Approach fire upwind/upgrade. • Correctly extinguish fire by sweeping the nozzle back and forth at the base of the flames.

TIME: 1:00 Minute


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FIREGROUND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES 60- Demonstrate safety procedures when using fire service lighting equipment.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, power supply (mounted or portable), lights, cords, connectors, ground-fault interrupter (GFI).

COMPETENCE: • Start power supply. • Reset ground-fault interrupter (GFI) if necessary.

• Extend cord and light. • Illuminate light.

TIME: 2:00 Minutes

61- Demonstrate shutting off utility services to a building: A. Shut off propane tank or natural gas valve.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing, appropriate tool for natural gas or propane tank.

COMPETENCE: • Select correct tool.

• Turn valve(s) to the off position.

TIME: 30 Seconds B. Secure power to structure by shutting off main power breaker.


CONDITION: Wearing full protective clothing. COMPETENCY: • Select correct breaker.

• Switch breaker to the off position.

TIME: 30 Seconds

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